Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Pixies


In addition to sew-ins, classes, retreats, and all that modern quilting, the Seattle MQG likes to swap. We do it several times a year with a variety of projects, and last night was the cute and trendy Pixie Basket.


I figured while I was at it, I might as well make two, so I gifted one (above) and took the other (below) to swap! 


Someone asked me about my construction methods: I followed the tutorial - fused one layer of batt (Warm & White) behind the exterior panel - but used interfacing (my favorite Pellon SF101) rather then muslin on the lining. For a super smooth and clean finish, I did Marci/marci_girl's little trick for that final step of closing the opening in the lining, And for me, pressing the corners as Heidi suggests for nice boxy corners, is my last step of choice.

Below is the perfect little Pixie I received from Becky/rockinquiltbabe at the swap. She actually quilted the main exterior which just adds to the cuteness and structure. Thanks Becky!


It was hard to get a good photo of all the Pixies, but at least you can get a hint of all the goodness! I saw several modified baskets - which of course is easy to do with Heidi's tutorial. (See mine in the back center? It's 2 x 3 x 4 1/2’’ per the original instructions, just for scale.)


So goes another fun swap. Back to those w.i.p.s now!

12 comments:

  1. Look at all those super cute pixies! Fun guild event for sure!

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  2. So fun to see all the little baskets! I need to make more! I like using SF101 in mine, too.

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  3. Cute.I really like these little baskets. Just curious . . . when I made mine I felt like there was a lot of bulk on the corners once it was turned and I though maybe eliminating the lining might help. I did trim the seams too. Did the fused interfacing help this?

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  4. cute cute cute! I used sf101 in the ones I made too. I buy that stuff by the bolt!

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  5. All very sweet. I LOVE Heidi's patterns.

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  6. These are so beautiful, Debbie and still I didn't make mine. x Teje

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  7. i've made several as gifts - they are just the right size!

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  8. Love the tip on closing the lining! These little baskets are so fun and fast to make!

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  9. These are so cute! One day I want to make some too. Bummed I missed this meeting to share!

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  10. These cute pixie baskets are such a great idea for a swap!

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